In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, this week we hear from the summer intern for the Georgia Beef Board and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Cleve Jackson, who talks about ways he’s had a chance to see checkoff dollars put to good use. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go …
Get 5.5 CEUs at Citrus Expo
Attend the 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program, “Production Basics to Ensure the Future,” on Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers to be eligible to receive 5.5 continuing education units (CEUs). On Wednesday, Aug. 15, 3.5 CEUs will be offered, and on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2 CEUs will be offered. Available CEU categories are Ag Tree …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Starts Thursday
Organizers of the 14th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference invite growers to attend the event which will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about legislative issues, marketing and research in the peanut industry. Also, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Official: CHMAs Working for Florida Citrus Growers
The Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs) that growers use to coordinate sprays for HLB-spreading psyllids are working very well, says the state’s top agricultural pest fighter. Greg Carlton, chief of the agriculture department’s Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, tells how many CHMAs there are and gives a broad overview of their results. He also discusses possible future uses for …
Citrus Labor: Citrus Expo will Address H-2A
A grower panel at Citrus Expo on Aug. 15 will discuss the management of H-2A labor. Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton will moderate the panel; he offers an overview. Carlton also discusses the labor situation in the just-completed Florida citrus season. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Southern Cooking
Southern fried is a growing myth. Why? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Florida Beef at Dieticians Conference
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says they recently attended the annual Florida Dieticians conference and it was a great event for them to be at. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Mexican Tomato Industry Responds to FL Request
Several organizations representing Mexican tomato growers have fired back at Florida’s effort to lift a 16-year suspension agreement between the two producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …
USDA Spares Testing Program For Now
USDA’s Microbiological Data Program will continue at least through the end of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
Peanut Crop Update
The peanut crop in our nation is still looking pretty good at this point as Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …